About limits when using Apple Pay in stores

In some countries and regions, if your transaction exceeds a certain amount when paying in stores with Apple Pay, you might need to enter your PIN. In some cases, you might need to sign a receipt or use a different payment method.

Merchants and card issuers set limits for some transactions. Here are the transaction limits for contactless payments in stores, including Apple Pay:

Asia-Pacific

Australia
You might need to enter your PIN for purchases over 100 AUD.

ChinaYou might need to enter your PIN for purchases.

Hong Kong
You might not be able to use Apple Pay for purchases over 500 HKD.

Japan
At some stores, you might not be able to use Apple Pay or you might need to enter your PIN. At other stores, you might not be able to use Apple Pay for purchases over 20,000 Yen.

Kazakhstan

You might need to enter your PIN for purchases over 5000 KZT.

New ZealandYou might need to enter your PIN for purchases over 80 NZD.

Singapore
You might need to sign a receipt or enter your PIN. At some stores, you might not be able to use Apple Pay for purchases over 100 SGD.

Taiwan
You might need to provide a signature for purchases over 1000 NTD.